O'Day 27 Port Lights

[Winecelr]

Greetings,

new to sailnet and happy to be aboard.
I have a 27 OD and the windows are leaking. The po did a poor job just caulking the cracks on the ouside. Looks bad and still leaks. Is there any alternative to completely replacing the windows? Its a 1979 boat so cost is a factor.

Thanks,
Jorge

[ccollins0601]

I took mine apart last summer, scraped out the old caulking, and resealed with butyl tape. Seems to have worked well so far.

[Winecelr]

Was the frame pretty much sound and where did you put the tape?
Inside, outside or everywhere?

Thanks.

[rustyballast]

I too would like to know more about this. I have an O'Day 30 1978 and the frames on the outside appear cracked. I am afraid if I attempt to take apart and replace windows that the frames will fall apart and I will have an additional problem. Right now I have no leaks though.

[ccollins0601]

Yes the frames were sound. I put the tape on the inside and outside frames, and re-used the existing screws to put the frames back together. There was a strip of rubber lining the inside of the windows that I kept in place also. I would have liked to replace it (it's all cracked and dirty) but couldn't find anything suitable.

[rogerbw2]

I have a window from an 78 Oday 27 which I replaced but is in good condition. I will sell for $20. plus shipping if anyone interested.

[deniseO30]

My O30 the ports were made by PYHI and no longer available that I could find. We replaced one with beckson it fit ok but the FG needed just a little trimming.

[Winecelr]

I am interested in the windows. What sort of shape are they in?

Thanks,
Jorge